Histology Laboratory Supervisor
About the job
- Possesses an Associate degree in Histology, Biology, Chemistry or another related field; the degree must satisfy the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments standards for grossing surgical specimens, including 12 combined course hours of Biology and Chemistry.
- Has 5 or more years of experience in the histology field.
- Holds and maintains the Histotechnician or Histotechnologist certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology.
- May substitute additional education and/or experience for certification when certification is not a jurisdictional requirement.
- Has strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Can work independently and in a team environment.
- Is detail-oriented and demonstrates high integrity and discipline.
- Has time-management skills to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
- Has basic computer competency.
- Performs supervisory tasks including hiring, training, coaching, scheduling, directing, and appraising the work of assigned staff.
- Performs the work of supervised staff as a working supervisor.
- Manages direct reports.
- Holds monthly one-on-one meetings with direct reports.
- Advocates for direct reports by ensuring their ideas are heard and supporting their career progression planning and efforts.
- Maintains accurate records.
- Adheres to laboratory quality-control policies, documents quality-control activities, and maintains a clean and well-organized work area.
- Maintains proficiency and training requirements.
- Ensures compliance with local, federal, and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments regulations.
- Participates in inventory management and special projects.
- Assists with staff development and training.
- Assists the Lab Manager with maintaining Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments documentation and records, including supervising and verifying completion of daily records and tracking documents, and preparing for College of American Pathologists and New York State/Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments inspections.
- Communicates with pathologists regarding laboratory issues and client needs, and responds to concerns and feedback regarding histology within the laboratory.
- Tracks and monitors laboratory quality indicators.
- Answers technical questions from pathologists and clients regarding laboratory processes and histology workflows.
- Independently identifies laboratory problems and institutes appropriate corrective actions.
- Ensures operational compliance with laboratory standard operating procedures and Quality Management Systems.
- Exercises laboratory safety precautions and adheres to laboratory procedures in procedure manuals.
- A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
About the company
Sonic Healthcare USA provides laboratory testing and professional pathology services across the United States as part of Sonic Healthcare Limited, one of the world’s largest medical diagnostics groups. It operates through nine divisions and around eight thousand employees, following a federated model that puts medical leadership at the local level to ensure high-quality, community-based testing for doctors and patients. Its tests cover core diagnostic laboratory services and pathology expertise used by medical practitioners, hospitals, and community health services. The company aims to deliver precise, timely results and strong clinical partnerships to improve patient care by offering comprehensive laboratory testing and pathology support while maintaining close ties to local healthcare providers.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
2014
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- BCAL and Sonic advanced BreastestPlus validation in Austin on 2026-05-28.
- Cairo Diagnostics expands oncology testing nationwide and supports liquid biopsy ambitions.
- FY2026 U.S. underlying organic growth reached 2% after Alabama and AP restructuring.
What critics are saying
- Veracyte's patent case against Sonic Healthcare USA remains active in Texas federal court.
- The 2025 Alabama payer loss and nine-practice AP rationalization prove reimbursement fragility.
- Jan. 1, 2027 PAMA cuts and Change Healthcare debtor write-downs pressure margins.
What makes Sonic Healthcare USA unique
- Federated model gives local pathologists decision authority inside a national U.S. network.
- CLIA labs in Austin, Dallas, and New York support rapid LDT validation.
- Acquired Cairo Diagnostics on 2025-08-22, adding integrated hematology-oncology reporting.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match